ADİLE SULTAN MANSION

Adile Sultan Pavilion was built by Sarkis

Balyan in 1856 for Sultan Abdülmecid as

a gift to his sister Adile Sultan. It was

used as Kandilli Girls' High School since

1916, and was destroyed by a fire in 1986.

The restoration of the palace was

completed with the contributions of the

Sabancı family and it was reopened on

June 28, 2007.

Location: Kandilli, Vaniköy Cd No: 12, 34684 Üsküdar/İstanbul

BEYLERBEYI PALACE

Beylerbeyi Palace is a palace built by the

Ottoman Sultan Abdülaziz in the mid-19th

century, on the Bosphorus, on the

Beylerbeyi coast. It was designed and built

by architect Sarkis Balyan. The palace was

completed between 1861-1865. Beylerbeyi

Palace was built to meet the summer

palace needs of Sultan Abdülaziz and to

host foreign dignitaries. The palace attracts

attention with its magnificent gardens,

elegant architecture and carefully crafted

decorations. It is an important example

with its interiors, rich decorations and

European-influenced design. The palace

witnessed many important events in the last periods of the Ottoman Empire. Beylerbeyi

Palace, which was used for state affairs for a while after the dethronement and death of Sultan

Abdülaziz, is now opened to visitors as a museum. The palace contributes to the cultural

heritage of Istanbul with its historical and architectural value.

Location: Beylerbeyi, Abdullahağa Cd., 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul

YELLOW MANSION

It is a mansion located in the Beylerbeyi Palace complex. Today, it is used as a workplace by

the President. It was built between 1863 and 1864, after most of the mansion was demolished.

With the law enacted after the

proclamation of the Republic, its

administration was left to the Grand

National Assembly of Turkey in 1924. It

was opened to visitors together with the

palace in 1964, but was soon closed to

visitors in 1971. In 1981, the main

building of the palace was opened to

visitors, but the Yellow Pavilion was still

not open to visitors. While the palace was

turned into a museum in 1985, the first

floor of the Yellow Mansion, whose

renovation was completed the following

year, was designed as a museum, and the

second floor was designed as a cultural center, sales section and the kitchen of the cafe added

to the garden.

Location: Beylerbeyi, Beylerbeyi Kavşağı No:14, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul

KUZGUNCUK BEACH

Kuzguncuk coast is a district

of Üsküdar district of Istanbul.

Kuzguncuk, known for its

historical texture, is an old

settlement dating back to the

Ottoman period. It hosted

Greek, Armenian and Jewish

communities and became a

neighborhood where different

cultures came together. For

example, the Surp Krikor

Illuminator church in

Kuzguncuk is an important historical monument. The history of Kuzguncuk bears the traces

of this diversity and attracts attention with its traditional architectural features.

Location: Kuzguncuk, Kuzguncuk Çarşı Cd No:43, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul

KUZGUNCUK NEVMEKAN

It is a bazaar bath from a classical period.

Like the majority of Kuzguncuk

Nevmekan baths, it has a cross-like

building shape with four iwans and corner

cells. The bath, which underwent

extensive repairs in 1905 and 1970, was

last repaired in 2018. The building, which

stood abandoned for years, was

extensively repaired by Üsküdar

Municipality. It was opened to public use

as a cultural project under the name

Nevmekân Kuzguncuk.

Location: İcadiye, Historical Building Hamam, 34674 Üsküdar/İstanbul

AYIOS PANTELEIMON GREEK

ORTHODOX CHURCH

Ayios Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church,

located on İcadiye Street in Üsküdar Kuzguncuk,

was opened for worship in 1831. The church,

which burned down in 1872, was built in 1890

with the project prepared by Architect Nikola

Ziko, and was reopened for worship in 1892. The

dome covering the central space of the church,

which has a closed Greek Cross plan, sits on four

columns. There is a bell tower built by Andon

Hüdaverdioğlu in 1911 over the marble courtyard

entrance gate, which has an elegant architectural

structure. There is a small square-shaped holy

spring on the road next to the church.

Location: Kuzguncuk, İcadiye Cd. No:50, 34674 Üsküdar/Istanbul

III. AHMED FOUNTAIN

Reflecting the history of Üsküdar Square,

III. Ahmed Fountain. Çeşme was built in

1728 by Sultan III. It was built by Damat

İbrahim Pasha in commemoration of

Gülnûs Sultan, Ahmed's mother. While the

fountain was actually located on the

seashore, it was brought to the place we

see today during the square renovations.

There is more than one inscription in the

fountain. Sultan Sultanahmet wrote the

historical couplet in the fountain with his

own calligraphy and his signature is under it. The fountain has a simple structure and has

decorations on its inscription and on the parts where the mirror stones are located. There are

tulip and rose embroideries on the sea-facing part of the fountain, and the water basin is also

made in a rectangular shape. Under the eaves of the fountain, there is a two-line historical

inscription and decorations made with carving technique.

Location: Mimar Sinan, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul

MİHRİMAH SULTAN MOSQUE

Mihrimah Sultan Mosque was built in

Istanbul in the mid-16th century by

Mimar Sinan, one of the great

architects of the Ottoman Empire. The

mosque was built in memory of

Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of the

Ottoman sultan Suleiman. Mihrimah

Sultan is a princess with a great culture

and education. This mosque, built in

his name, attracts attention as an

example of Mimar Sinan's aesthetic

understanding. Completed in 1562, the mosque is known for its architectural elegance and

details. The construction of the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque is thought to have a meaning that

reflects the social and cultural context of the period, rather than just an architectural structure.

Location: Mimar Sinan, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul

MİMAR SINAN BAZAAR

Mimar Sinan Bazaar was built by

Sultan II as a source of income for

the Toptaşı Mosque in Üsküdar.

Selim's wife and III. Nurbanu

Sultan, Murat's mother, asked

Mimar Sinan, the most important

name in Turkish architectural

history, to build a bath between

1574 and 1583. As a result, Mimar

Sinan completed the construction

of the desired bath and named it

Çarşı Hamam. The bath was closed

in 1917 and unfortunately the marble inside was severely damaged during this time. The bath,

which was dysfunctional for a long time, turned into its current form, Mimar Sinan Bazaar,

after the restoration in 1966. The last owner of the building, which served as the largest

bazaar bath in Üsküdar for hundreds of years, restored the parts whose texture had

deteriorated over time, enabling the bazaar to take its current state.

Location: Mimar Sinan, Atlas Çk., 34672 Üsküdar/İstanbul

SURP HAÇ ARMENIAN CHURCH

Surp Haç Armenian Church

was built out of wood in

1676 by Father Abraham of

Balat. In 1727, Patriarch

Hovhannes IX. While the

church was being rebuilt by

Golod's order, two fountains

were built in the courtyard,

using a will. In 1831, two

cisterns were built in the

church courtyard. A high

stone bell tower was built at

the entrance of the church in

1882, and a fountain was

built in 1930. The church, which has been renovated and added to over the years, was last

repaired in 1998. In the garden on the north side of the church, there is the tomb of Father

Apraham, the first founder of the church. The church is also known as Selamsız Armenian

Church due to its location.

Location: Selamiali, Meyilli Sk. No:1, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul

MAIDEN TOWER

Maiden's Tower is a historical

building located on an island in the

Bosphorus, close to Üsküdar.

History, B.C. It dates back to the

24th century. According to

legends, the first purpose of the

Maiden's Tower was built in B.C.

In 410, the Athenian commander

Alcibiades built a tower to see the

woman he loved. The tower has

been used for various purposes

over time: such as a police station,

customs station, lighthouse and

quarantine station. It has undergone many changes and reconstructions throughout its history.

During the winter months, the Maiden's Tower, combined with the cold weather and the

impressive view of the Bosphorus, attracts visitors. On a snowy winter day, you will be

fascinated by the combination of history and natural beauties.

Location: Salacak, Salacak Mevkii, 34668 Üsküdar/İstanbul

VALIDE-I ATIK BATH

Valide-i Atik Hamam, located within the

Valide-i Atik Social Complex on Eski

Toptaşı Street in Üsküdar Valide-i Atik,

was built by Sultan II. in 1577-1583.

Selim's wife and III. It was built by

Mimar Sinan by Murad's mother,

Nurbanu Sultan. According to some

sources, it is said that the bath was built

by Mimar Sinan's journeyman Davud

Ağa. This bath continues to serve as a

bath today; It is also known as Toptaşı

Hamam, Valide Sultan Hamam and Orta

Valide Hamam.

Location: Valide Atik District, Eski Toptaşı Cd. No:98/A, 34664 Üsküdar/Istanbul

ÇİNİLİ HAMAM

Çinili Hamam is an Ottoman-era bathhouse located

in Üsküdar, one of Istanbul's historic districts.

Although its exact date of construction is unknown,

it is believed to date back to the late 16th or early

17th century. One reason it is called the “Çinili

Hamam” is that it is decorated with traditional tile

work. These tiles add a unique aesthetic to the

bathhouse's walls, domes, and fountains.

Throughout history, the Çinili Hamam has hosted

many famous people and has been a cultural

meeting point. The bathhouse's historical

atmosphere and tile decorations offer visitors the

opportunity to experience the bathhouse culture of the Ottoman period. Today, the restored and still-

operational Çinili Hamam continues to contribute to Istanbul's cultural heritage while preserving its

historical fabric.

Location: Valide-i Atik mah çavuşdere cad, Çinili Hamam Sk. No:6, 34664 Üsküdar/İstanbul